Workers' Compensation Articles

If you’ve injured your back at work, your doctor may suggest a variety of treatments – including injections – to relieve pain and help you heal.

This article provides an informative overview of what medical treatments to expect after a work-related neck injury – from initial conservative care through more advanced interventions – and how recovery timelines can vary based on the severity of the injury.

Think of a workers’ comp attorney as your personal chess coach or teammate who knows the game inside out. An experienced attorney levels the playing field, making sure your rights are protected and your claim is handled properly.

If you’re hurt on the job in Georgia, you may wonder when the workers’ compensation insurance company will offer you a settlement. The short answer is that a settlement can be offered at virtually any point after your injury occurs.​

If you’ve been injured at work in Georgia and are receiving workers’ compensation benefits or a settlement, you may wonder if you’ll owe taxes on that money. The good news is that, in general, workers’ comp benefits are not considered taxable income.

Mediation offers an informal setting for injured workers and employers/insurers to negotiate a workers’ comp dispute with the help of a neutral mediator, often leading to a faster resolution than a formal hearing.

This article explains how Georgia’s workers’ compensation law applies to neck injuries, especially in cases where your injury does not require surgery.

In Georgia’s workers’ compensation system, the Petition for Medical Treatment (WC-PMT) is a formal process for injured workers to quickly resolve disputes over recommended medical care. Implemented in 2017 via State Board of Workers’ Compensation Rule 205(c), the WC-PMT allows a prompt “show cause” conference with a judge when an authorized treating physician’s recommended treatment or testing is not being approved in a timely manner.

When you’re hurt on the job, one of the first things that happens (after treating your injury) is your doctor issues work restrictions. These are specific limits on what you can safely do at work while you recover. Work restrictions serve an important purpose in the workers’ compensation process: they protect you from further injury and guide a safe return to work. In other words, they spell out what activities you should not do (and sometimes what you can do) on the job, given your medical condition. These restrictions are communicated to your employer and the insurance company to make sure everyone understands your current capabilities and limitations.